In Kaustubh Kaslay’s words

Every culture has its version of the meal that ends the night. When the music fades, the last guest leaves, and the bartender finally takes off their apron, there is always one dish everyone craves. In Thailand, it's fiery Pad Kee Mao—literally "Drunken Noodles." Despite the name, the dish contains no alcohol. It earned its reputation because its bold heat, garlic, soy, herbs, and umami are exactly what people reach…